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"Most people accept they waste water but continue to waste it!"

Irish Water has said there could be challenges to our water supply this summer. It comes as the u...

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11.42 10 May 2022


"Most people accept they waste water but continue to waste it!"


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Irish Water has said there could be challenges to our water supply this summer. It comes as the utility has launched a calculator for people to be able to know their water usage. A survey found 53% of Irish households admit to wasting too much water, even though 80% know it’s important to conserve it.

Economist Jim Power, and People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central Brid Smith joined Kieran to debate if paying for water would be a solution to reduce wastage.

 

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